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Spice Trend Report

Explore Leading Herb and Flavor Concepts at the Fore of Culinary Pursuits

— April 8, 2012 — Lifestyle
The Spice Trend Report reveals just how instrumental dashes of herbs can be. Cumin, cinnamon and curry flavors have been infused into modern takes on traditional dishes, bringing the palettes of remote countries to mainstream restaurants. Chefs and expert food blogs have demonstrated just how delicious zesty dishes can be, spurring economical eaters to replicate the recipes at home. The 65 PRO Trends and 581 instances of tasty ventures documented in this report will be essential for grocery retailers and culinary experts.

Globalization has brought about an acute awareness of foreign delicacies. Middle Eastern meals infused with saffron have become commonplace, as well as Greek dishes that make use of oregano. At-home brands like Home Sense have in turn produced imaginative spice racks, and it is these receptive ventures that are picked up on in this report.

Trend Themes
1. Ethnic Spice Blends - Opportunity for restaurants to innovate by creating unique and authentic dishes with less common spice blends from different cultures.
2. DIY Spice Mixing - Opportunity for home goods companies to offer custom spice blending tools and kits for consumers to mix and experiment with their own unique seasonings.
3. Spices for Health Benefits - Opportunity for health food stores to market and sell spices that have proven health benefits, such as turmeric for anti-inflammatory properties and ginger for digestion.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurants - Restaurants can experiment with unique spice combinations, creating unique dishes to stand out and attract new customers.
2. Home Goods - Home goods companies can offer products and tools to help consumers create personalized spice blends at home.
3. Health Food - Health food stores can educate and promote the health benefits of different spices, creating a new niche market for consumers seeking natural remedies and prevention methods.
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